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Cabinet
Cabinet approves establishment of an Integrated Multi-purpose Corporation for the Union Territory of Ladakh
With Rs 25 crore share capital the corporation will be first organization dedicated to development in the region
Corporation will work for industry, tourism, transport and marketing of local products and handicraft
Corporation to work as main construction agency for infrastructure development in Ladakh
Goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat to be realized through employment generation, inclusive and integrated development of Ladakh region
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved theestablishment of an Integrated Multi-purpose infrastructure Development Corporation for the Union Territory of Ladakh
The Cabinet also approved the creation of one post of Managing Director, for the corporation in the pay scale of Rs.1,44,200- Rs.2,18,200level.
The authorized share capital of the Corporation will be Rs.25 crore and recurring expenditure will be around Rs. 2.42 crore per year. It is a new establishment. Presently, there is no such similar organization within the newly formed UT of Ladakh. The approval has an inherent potential for employment generation as the corporation will be undertaking various kinds of developmental activities. Corporation will work for industry, tourism, transport and marketing of local products and handicraft. Corporation will also work as main construction agency for infrastructure development in Ladakh.
The establishment of corporation will result in inclusive and integrated development of the Union Territory of Ladakh. This will, in turn, ensure socio-economic development of the entire region and population of the Union Territory.
The impact of development will be multi-dimensional. It will help in further development of human resources and better utilization thereof. It increases domestic production of goods and services and will facilitate their smooth supply. Thus, the approval will help in realizing the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Background:
- Consequent upon re-organisation of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir as per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Ladakh  came into existence on 31.10.2019.
- An Advisory Committee was constituted under section 85 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 for making recommendations regarding the apportionment of the assets and liabilities of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir between the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and the Union Territory of Ladakh. The said Committee inter-alia recommended for the establishment of an Integrated Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited on the lines of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited , with an appropriate mandate to take up various developmental activities as per the specific needs of Ladakh.
- iii. Accordingly, the Union Territory of Ladakh sent a proposal to this Ministry for the establishment of the corporation in the Union Territory of Ladakh, which was recommended by the Committee on Establishment Expenditure , Ministry of Finance in April, 2021.
Ministry of Power
NTPC registers highest ever power generation of 400 BU in FY23, a growth of 10.80%
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power generator, has registered the highest-ever power generation of 400 BU in FY23, a growth of 10.80% via-a-vis previous year.
NTPC also continued an upward trend in coal production from its captive mines with a coal production of 23.2 Million Metric Tonnes  with a robust growth of over 65% vis-à-vis the previous corresponding year. NTPC has taken several steps to augment the coal production from its coalmines. The use of high-capacity dumpers as well as an increase in the existing fleet size of excavators has allowed the operational mines to increase production.
NTPC has set an ambitious goal of reaching half its installed capacity through RE by 2032, to serve the nation and support its decarbonisation goals. During the financial year, FY 23, the company registered a growth of 24.24% in a non-fossil portfolio.
NTPC Group installed capacity stands at 71594 MW.
President's Secretariat
President of India Greets People on Durga Puja, Dussehra and Vijayadashmi
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind greeted people on the occasion of Durga Puja, Dussehra and Vijayadashmi.
In his message, the President said “On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja and Vijayadashmi, I convey Shubho Bijoya as well as Dussehra greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad.
Durga Puja and Vijayadashmi symbolise the victory of truth and righteousness over evil. This is a day to share our happiness with the less-fortunate, the lonely and those in pain. It is also an opportunity to cherish the spirit of unity and bonds of fraternity among our people.
Let us celebrate Goddess Durga as the epitome of Shakti. May she guide us to work to empower women in society, especially girl-children. And let us celebrate Lord Rama as a reflection of the moral and eternal values that have guided our way of life since time immemorial."
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
GRSE-KPDD Unit inaugurated; To develop dynamic partnership in exploring new business opportunities in ship repair and refit
Shri Vinit Kumar, Chairman, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata and Rear Admiral VK Saxena, IN , Chairman & Managing Director, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. jointly inaugurated the GRSE-KPDD  Unit in Kolkata today. This comes as part of a Concession Agreement signed between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. , a Mini Ratna Category 1 Defence PSU and a leading warship building company of India, and Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata  on 7th October, 2021 in presence of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, towards development & utilisation of three existing dry docks of Khidderpore, Kolkata.
Under the agreement, both GRSE & SMP, Kolkata shall look forward towards developing a dynamic partnership in exploring new business opportunities in Ship repair & refit of Defence & commercial segments, leading to revenue generation and contributing to skill development, infrastructure upgrade and employment generation in Kolkata.
On the occasion Rear Admiral VK Saxena, Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, said, as part of the investment promotional activity of maritime India, this agreement aims to play a significant role towards growth plans for both the organisations and effective utilisation of the three existing docks at SMP, Kolkata. He said, the close proximity of GRSE with SMPK is an enhancer to the successful take off of this project as approximately 400 vessels operate in the Hooghly river and on the Indo-Bangladesh shipping route. Also, authorities handling smaller vessels may prefer to have dry docks in close proximity of their operational area. He added that GRSE’s proven expertise in carrying out construction, conversion and repair of over 4000 Naval & Merchant vessels during Second World War and building 788 platforms including 107 warships till date are the testimonies to the success of this new collaboration.
Highlighting the importance of newly formed GRSE-KPDD Unit, Shri Vinit Kumar, Chairman, SMPK said, the collaboration between GRSE and SMPK aims to provide prospects for ship repair business in the eastern region considering large number of inland vessels operating in this shipping route. This alliance also shapes new dimension towards revenue generation, development and perennial relationship with SMPK and GRSE’s expertise in shipbuilding and design arena gives it an edge over other players in the industry. Shri Vinit Kumar further stated that at Netaji Subhas Dock  of KDS, SMPK, Cochin Kolkata Ship Repair Unit , a unit of Cochin Shipyard Limited  is already maintaining Dry Docks facilities operational since 2019 in a befitting manner. Shri Kumar added that for proper and efficient functions, Ship repair ecosystem is now revived in a proper way at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.
The project envisages upgrading, operating and managing the infrastructural facilities at these docks towards their effective utilization.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves the joint issue of postage stamp between India and Russia
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the agreement signed in connection with release of Joint Stamps between Department of Posts, India and Russia Post  to establish postal cooperation and strive towards mutually beneficial operational excellence in the field of issuance of stamps.
Bilateral relations between India and Russia are marked by broad understanding on issues of mutual interest. India and Russia enjoy enhanced levels of cooperation in almost all areas of the bilateral relationship.
Ministry of Education
Secretary Higher Education addresses the Convocation ceremony of Dayalbagh Educational Institution, Agra
Urges students to emerge not as job seekers but as job creators
Secretary Department of Higher Education Shri Amit Khare addressed the Convocation ceremony of Dayalbagh Educational Institution, Agra today Prof. Prem Kumar Kalra, Director, Dayalbagh Educational Institute also graced the occasion.
Congratulating students on their graduation, Shri Khare said that “India’s journey from being a third world, fledgling democracy to this position of power and eminence is the result of the toil and dedicated contribution of every section of society. The role of the educated people in any sector has been especially significant because they have guided and led this change in various capacities. Today you are joining this rank of educated intellectuals, the young enlightened Indians who will lead the world”.
Shri Khare expressed confidence that students graduating today will become future leaders and lead the world. “It is this confidence that fuels our dreams for country’s missions like Start Up India, Skill India, Make in India- Make for the World and Atma Nirbhar Bharat”, he added.
He urged students to emerge not as ‘job seekers’ but as ‘job givers’, to promote the individual capability of each student, teach them to think, equip them with the skills required to face the 21st century and global leaders – while imparting values rooted in Indian culture.
Secretary Shri Khare also said that the experience of the Covid pandemic would have given students a fresh perspective to life, and prepared them better for facing its vagaries in future.
He appreciated the efforts of DEI in imparting multidisciplinary education in subjects as diverse as Quantum Computing to Textile Designing to Music, and its Vision 2031 to support the same principles that have been recommended by the National Education Policy 2020. He said that the institute’s focus on value based quality education, inclusivity, multidisciplinarity, research, use of ICT – all align well with the NEP 2020, he added.
In this context he recalled his conversation with Prof. Kalra a few years ago, when Shri Kalra had highlighted that Dayalbagh is a unique institution that brings education and values together something which is now talked about in the National Education Policy 2020. Shri Khare said that Dayalbagh Educational Institution in its philosophy and vision has been much ahead of times in its thinking of the day, and many of the ideas of National Education Policy 2020 are already enshrined in the ethos of DEI.
Highlighting India’s growing presence in the international media space, Secretary Khare mentioned about IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva praise on India’s decisive steps taken to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic”.
He prevailed upon the students to help those who have been less fortunate, who are deprived of the benefits that a good education provides. He extended his best wishes to the students for a bright future.
AYUSH
Ministry of Ayush invites nominations for Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards 2022
Winners will be announced on International Day of Yoga 
Ministry of Ayush has invited nominations for Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards 2022. The winners will be announced on the International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2022.
The application process of award for the year 2022 is currently being hosted on the MyGov platform .The applications/nominations can be submitted only through online mode and no hardcopy is to be sent. It consists of two National categories for entities of Indian origin, and two International categories for entities of foreign origin. The applicants/nominees for these awards should have made exceptional contributions to Yoga, and have a deep understanding of Yoga.
Interested individuals and institutions can access the PMYA page at https://innovateindia.mygov.in/pm-yoga-awards-2022/ to understand the nominations process and participate. The nomination process for this year started on 28th March, 2022 and the last date for the submission of the entries is 27 April 2022.
The applicant can directly apply or they may be nominated by a prominent person or organisation working in the field of Yoga for consideration under this award process. An applicant can nominate/can be nominated for only one award category, that is, either the National Award or the International Award, in a particular year.
The selection process is a well-defined process for which two committees are constituted by the Ministry of AYUSH , Government of India , namely the Screening Committee and the Evaluation Committee , which will decide the selection and evaluation criteria for finalizing the recipients of the awards. The Evaluation Committee  is chaired by the Cabinet secretary.
The message of Yoga in promoting both the physical and mental well-being of humanity has never been more relevant than during COVID-19 pandemic. The communities around the world have embraced Yoga to stay healthy and rejuvenate themselves. International recognition and acceptance of Yoga has been enabled to a large extent after United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131 in the year 2014.
This year, the International Day of Yoga 2022 countdown campaign commenced on 13 March 2022. The 100 days countdown is focused on 100 cities involving 100 organizations till 21st June 2022. To celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, a demonstration of Yoga will also be at 75 Heritage Heritage/Iconic cultural sites on 21st June 2022. Other programs include Yoga demonstrations, workshops, and seminars to be held during countdown. The Ministry will propagate the benefits of Yoga using WHO mYoga App, Namastey App, Y-break Application and various people-centric activities and programmes. The activities will be launched on MyGov platform including Photo contest, quiz, discussion, pledge, poll survey, jingle etc.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
More than 11.74 lakh users are connected with the Jan Aushadhi Sugam App
Details about price of medicines, comparison of prices between generic drugs and their equivalent branded drug, location of nearby Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra  etc are available on App
As on 04.08.2021, approximately 11.74 lakh users are connected with the Jan Aushadhi Sugam App. The users of the App are able to find details about name and price of medicines, comparison of prices between generic drugs and their equivalent branded drug, location of nearby Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra , quality assurance and transaction details, etc. The State/UT- wise data of users of the App is as
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State/Union Territory-wise data of Jan Aushadhi Sugam App users as on 04.08.2021
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Sl. No.
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Name of the State/UT
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Total number of Installation by users
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1
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Andaman And Nicobar Islands
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37
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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5562
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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121
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4
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Assam
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2318
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5
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Bihar
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13328
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6
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Chandigarh
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864
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7
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Chhattisgarh
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3226
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8
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Delhi
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28855
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9
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Goa
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409
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10
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Gujarat
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12830
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11
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Haryana
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10580
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12
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Himachal Pradesh
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1073
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13
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Jammu And Kashmir
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1828
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14
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Jharkhand
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3481
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15
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Karnataka
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30487
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16
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Kerala
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22498
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17
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Ladakh
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0
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18
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Lakshadweep
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7
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19
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Madhya Pradesh
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9092
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20
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Maharashtra
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24061
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21
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Manipur
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115
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22
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Meghalaya
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80
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23
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Mizoram
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24
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24
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Nagaland
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50
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25
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Odisha
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7444
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26
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Puducherry
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316
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27
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Punjab
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7084
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28
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Rajasthan
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8201
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29
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Sikkim
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65
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30
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Tamil Nadu
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13074
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31
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Telangana
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7708
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32
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D&NH and DD
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217
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33
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Tripura
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262
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34
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Uttar Pradesh
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44517
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35
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Uttarakhand
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2748
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36
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West Bengal
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15554
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37
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No. of users in the country without State/UT level registration
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887540
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38
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Other Countries 
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7963
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Total
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1173619
Jan Aushadhi Sugam App is regularly updated with new technological advancements to make it more user-friendly.
This information was given by the Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN COAST GUARD RAISING DAY CELEBRATION IN GANDHINAGAR
02 Feb 2018, Ahmedabad
On 1st February 2018, the Indian Coast Guard celebrated it’s 41st anniversary of dedicated and distinguished service to the Nation. This day is an opportune moment to reaffirm their resolute commitment and selfless service for safeguarding maritime interests of our Nation.
The Indian Coast Guard over these forty one years has matured into a lean, professional and energetic force standing tall as the fourth largest Coast Guard of the world persistent in its commitment to serve the nation and its countrymen. The Organisation has always been a sentinel of selfless service and security at sea and is recognized by the nation and the international maritime fraternity.
The spate of achievements during the preceding year underlines their commitment, mission readiness and prowess. Rescue of stranded fishermen in the aftermath of cyclone “Ockhi”, the landmark drug apprehension of MV Henry resulting in the largest haul of approx 1500 Kg of heroin worth Rs. 3500 crore bear testimony to the synergised efforts and successful conduct of operations. Recently, the jointly coordinated Fire Fighting Operation on oil tanker MT Genessa averted a major threat to marine eco system in the Gulf of Kutch.
A traditional reception ceremony held on the Coast Guard Day at Gandhinagar was graced by Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat Shri OP Kohli, who cut the raising day cake with Inspector General Rakesh Pal TM, Commander Coast Guard Region . During the reception, dignitaries from Central Govt, State Govt and other agencies were also present.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Argentine Republic on cooperation in the field of Mineral Resources
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  to be signed between the Ministry of Mines, Government of India and the Secretariat of Mining Policy of the Ministry of Productive Development of the Argentine Republic.
The MoU will provide an institutional mechanism for cooperation in the field of Mineral Resources.
The objectives of the MoU are to strengthen the activities involved like cooperation for encouraging minerals exploration and development, including extraction, mining and beneficiation of lithium; possibilities of forming joint venture in the field of base metals, critical and strategic minerals for mutual benefit; exchange of technical and scientific information and interchange of ideas and knowledge; training and capacity building; and promotion of investment and development in the area of mining activities, would serve the objective of innovation.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
A 3 day Khasdar Udyogic Mahotsav organised in Nagpur from 12 to 14 March 2022
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari uneveild Banner of the Festival
A 3 Day Khasdar Udyogic Mahostav is planned from 12 to 14th March 2022 at Nagpur. Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative of the Central Government Union Transport Minister,Sh.Nitin Gadkari has taken efforts for the development of MSME sector in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Under this new idea conceptualized by Sh.Gadkari , this 3 day Festival will be organized organized by Dr. P.M.Parlewar ,Director MSME- Development Institute ,Nagpur under the guidance of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari . All Industry Ascociations in Vidarbha are supporting the event. The Banner for the event is unvealed by Sh. Gadkari .
MSME sector is a highly vibrant and dynamic sector of the Indian Economy over the last five decades. It does not only play crucial role in providing large employment opportunities at comparatively lower capital cost than large industries but also helps in industrialization of rural and backward areas. Government of India’s latest “Make in India” push, alongwith Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan , MSME sector is poised for rapid growth and integration with major global value chains.
A Major attraction of Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav will be Mega National Industrial Expo. Large Industries, Central/State Govt. PSUs, Corporates, MSMEs, Start Ups, IT/ITES, Finance, Research and Educational Institutes and others who will participate in the Expo. During this Event Entrepreneurs will be educated on various aspects of business development and to create opportunities for Employment and Self-Employment, Conferences on diverse topics like Cluster Development, Vendor Development & Buyer-Seller Meet, Export Promotion & Import Indigenization, Logistics & Service Sector, Innovation & Startups, Automobile Sector, Automobile Sector, Agro & Food Processing, Energy Sector, Deference procurement, Credit Facilitation, Technology Transfer, Plastic Printing &Packaging Sector, Tourism etc. will be organized for 03 days. These Conferences will be addressed by Senior Authorities from Large Scale Large Scale Automobile, Defence sector, Corporates, Central & State Govt. PSUs, MNCs, MSME Officials and Experts in the specific sector.
Subsidy as per Ministry of MSME schme is available on stall-rent for Micro & small enterprises, 100% for SC/ST/Women entrepreneurs and 80% for general category entrepreneurs. For participation and further details one can contact - MSME-Development Institute, CGO Complex, Block”C” Seminary Hills, Nagpur or Ph: 0712-2510046/2510352.MSME -DI Nagpur has appealed the Entrepreneurs in region to take the benefit of this Golden opportunity to showcase their products to the industry and policy makers and interact with them.